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Art of Teaching - Alternate Route

Program Overview

William Carey University has been approved for a unique program designed to provide an opportunity for non-education graduates to enter the teaching profession and to earn a Master of Education degree in the Art of Teaching. The program is designed to lead to standard licensure with the option of earning a master’s degree. Because of the nature of this program, all work must be completed at William Carey University.

Initial Course Requirements

A candidate must first successfully complete EDU 536—Classroom Management and EDU 650—Tests, Measurements, and Evaluations. These courses must be successfully completed prior to the student applying for initial licensure*. When the MAT student secures a full time teaching position in his or her area of certification, the student will register for EDU 634 – Fall Trimester Internship followed by EDU 635 – Winter Trimester Internship. A candidate must successfully complete the two trimesters of internship within three years in order to apply for a standard teaching license.

*Elementary track candidates must pass the Foundations of Reading Test prior to applying for initial licensure.

Internship

Degree Completion

This program is specifically designed with a 12-hour core for all three tracks: elementary(grades 4-6), secondary (grades 7-12 in a specific subject area), and special education – mild/moderate disabilities (K – 12). The elementary track has a total of 33 hours; the secondary track has a total of 30 hours; and the special education— mild/moderate disabilities track has a total of 33 hours. Because there are 12 hours initially earned for licensure counting toward this degree, there are no electives in this program.

Other Requirements

Comprehensive Examination For the M.Ed. in MAT, each candidate must successfully complete a comprehensive examination. Candidate must apply to take this examination when within six hours of graduation. Deadlines to apply for examinations are listed in this catalog and on the www.wmcarey.edu website. Forms are found online.

* EDU 640 - Curricular Planning will substitute for the comprehensive exam for secondary track students and must be taken within six hours of completing the program.

Graduate Requirements

Successfully complete the program with a GPA minimum of 3.0. No grade less than a “C” will be accepted toward the degree Successfully complete the required courses and comprehensive examination. Complete the program within six years after being admitted.